Container shipping Antwerp to La Pallice
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Antwerp to La Pallice (FRLPE)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship large volumes at low costs, you have low maintenance costs much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting containers with freight like liquids or machinery is easy with shippinglines like Sinokor Merchant Marine. There are many different types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents you will receive lots of practical information about international transport La Pallice (FR LPE). We offer up-to-date information about the different types of containers. For this we offer a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and we get you a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, sure and relatively cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight provides services for international removals and the transit of breakbulk or cars.
- The Port of La Pallice is a frequently chosen port in France.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to La Pallice (FRLPE) from Antwerp (BEANR)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port La Pallice (FR LPE), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the POD (port of destination). You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Antwerp (BEANR) |
| Country of departure | Belgium |
| Port of destination | Port of La Pallice |
| Country of destination | France |
| Port Code | FRLPE |
| Transit Time | +/- 1 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | BP 2057, Chaussee de Ceinture Nord, La Rochelle 17010, France |
| lapallice@larochelle.port.fr | |
| Website | www.larochelle.port.fr |
| Phone | 33546005360 |
Freight Forwarder Antwerp – port of La Pallice
- Freight Details
Enter the departing port and destination of shipment. Decide if you will ship (FCL) full containers or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs documents and procedures
In the situations that you export cargo to La Pallice (FRLPE), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for the national customs): packing list, commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipment is right now. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from La Pallice (FRLPE) to Antwerp (BEANR): find a container that suits your cargo
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of La Pallice – (FR LPE) to port of Antwerp – (BE ANR)? It is highly recommended to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular boxes. Our specialists also provide details about Ventilated Container.
Explanation of the 20ft container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are quite easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Widely used for transporting personal stuff and international movings. What you might not know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods with transport ships.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.600 kg.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. It is especially intended for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: optimal transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. There are also disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Rotterdam to La Pallice (FRLPE) or Hamburg to La Pallice (FRLPE).
- The meaning of FCL is: you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
With a small freight, you can use be made of a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more options during peak shipping season. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The total shipping costs are related to volume and weight.
- With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 3,5 m3 and 16,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, HMM, POL, Yang Ming.
Other container types for special loads
There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for oils or chemicals, flour, coffee or cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Gavle (SEGVX), port of Alexandria (EGALY), Hakata (JPHTD) harbor and terminal FreeContainer Port (BSFPO).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing cargo by ocean from Antwerp (BEANR) to La Pallice (FRLPE) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and very flexible. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: containerized, break bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, neo bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, diesel, biofuels, gasoline, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sand, sugar, lumber, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy & shoes, food, fashion, drinks, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Antwerp (BE) to La Pallice lasts about 1 days. The total distance is approximately 225 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 417 km. If you choose transport by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Antwerp (Belgium) to La Pallice (France) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various features such as cargo weight, transit time and pickup charges and Fill in the request form for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When shipping goods to La Pallice, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of France or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.larochelle.port.fr).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter is responsible for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).